TEACHING NOTE SUMMARY FOR ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Lesson 14 - Paul's Secondary Missionary Journey
Focal Point:
"After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia,
concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them"
Acts 16:10
NEW TEAM: Includes Silas and Timothy
Acts 15:36 - 16:10
Principle
In Your Quest for Doing What is Right, and Before You Jump to Conclusions,
Leave Room for God's Sovereignty
(Paul and Barnabas…Circumcision of Timothy)
Where do I need to do "all and only" what the Father tells me to do?
NEW CONTINENT: Europe
Acts 16:11 - 17:14
Principle
Initial Success May Give Way to Strong Opposition
Am I finding that my ministry is getting harder with the passage of time?
NEW AUDIENCE: Limited results in wide-open "Anything Goes" Athens
Acts 17:15 - 34
Principle
Successful Witnessing Requires Knowing Your Audience
How much effort do I make to understand and find a common ground for witnessing about Jesus Christ?
NEW OPPORTUNITY: A Year and a Half in Corinth
Acts 18:1 - 22
Principle
God Gives Personal Encouragement to His Own in Ways That Are Personal to Them
Am I looking for the personal encouragement that God wants to give me?